All news

⚠ In this section, you will find all the latest news for the current year from the City of Geneva, organised by theme. ⚠

Read the City of Geneva press releases in the press room section.

Call from the cities to the Federal Council to implement measures against the human rights violations in Iran

With a view to taking a common Swiss stance in favour of peace, democracy and human rights, the mayors, unions and presidents of the largest Swiss cities are asking the Federal Council to take action against the human rights violations in Iran.

Visits to the Villa La Grange

The City of Geneva is organising guided tours of the Villa La Grange to allow the public to discover the reception rooms, bedrooms and library of this attractive residence.

1 October, International Day of Older Persons: call for projects

1 October is the International Day of Older Persons. The Department of Social Cohesion and Solidarity has issued a call for projects, inviting associations and collectives to suggest actions to be organised for this special day.

National poster campaign to increase public awareness of climate change

The Swiss Youth for Climate association is launching an awareness campaign based on the conclusions of the IPCC report. It has enjoyed the active support of the Agenda 21 Service of the City of Geneva (billboard space, printing and communication).

European Artistic Crafts Days 2023

The European Artistic Crafts Days will be held at the Pavillon Sicli from Friday 31 March to Sunday 2 April 2023. They provide an opportunity to take a look behind the scenes of the different professions devoted to culture and discover the know-how of more than thirty craftsmen and women during a series of demonstrations and introductory workshops.

“La ville est à vous” is back, with a few new twists

Once again this year, the local residents will rally round in the different neighbourhoods of Geneva to make public areas their own by transforming the streets into festive meeting places. Anyone is at liberty to organise a garage sale or entertainment stand.

a person holding his smartphone with the Geneva application in his pocket in English launched

Geneve en poche… in English too!

The Genève en poche app now offers the option of consulting content in English. A recently introduced notification service means you'll never miss any news or events in Geneva again.

“Jean Dunand - L'Alchimiste” exhibition at the Museum of Art and History

Benefiting from numerous exceptional works on loan from the Dunand family, the exhibition pays tribute to this modern-day alchemist trained at the Ecole des arts industriels in Geneva, who was a shining light of the Parisian artistic scene during the inter-war period.

Red carpet for Swiss films

Get a sneak preview of the very best Swiss films during Nominees’ Week, from 20 to 26 March, at les Cinémas du Grütli.

Call from the cities to the Federal Council to implement measures against the human rights violations in Iran

National poster campaign to increase public awareness of climate change

Geneve en poche… in English too!

The Genève en poche app now offers the option of consulting content in English. A recently introduced notification service means you'll never miss any news or events in Geneva again.